barons

plural of baron

The male ruler of a barony.
A male member of the lowest rank of English nobility (the equivalent rank in Scotland is lord).
(broadly) A person of great power in society, especially in business and politics.
(UK, slang) A prisoner who gains power and influence by lending or selling goods such as tobacco.
A baron of beef, a cut made up of a double sirloin.
Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Euthalia.
(obsolete) A husband.